US Bridges

Riverside Pkwy. over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.60FR0659/00.60TO0773 · Structure no. 000000000027332

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
451 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Pkwy. over Goose Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverside Pkwy. over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,071 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,689 by 2042. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Pkwy.
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.60FR0659/00.60TO0773
RouteCounty Highway 2401
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.09073, -77.5038
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,071 (2022)
Projected traffic15,689 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$259 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Pkwy. over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Pkwy. over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Pkwy. over Goose Creek carry?

About 14,071 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riverside Pkwy. over Goose Creek?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Pkwy. over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.